Edge Esmeralda ‘Popup Village’ Returns to Healdsburg in May
Despite some initial skepticism among locals last year, hundreds of Sonoma County residents ended up flocking to the monthlong Edge Esmeralda event in June 2024 — an experimental conference-meets-festival filled with international “techno optimists” trying to come up with better ways of living in...
“Adopt a Rhino” program gives stockings and gift cards to Laguna students
Laguna High School’s principal and office manager, donning holiday string light necklaces, headbands topped with festive trees and masks, spent the afternoon of Dec. 10 handing out large red stockings peppered in gold stars to students and families at a table in front of the parking lot on Taft Street.
Advisory councils look for a way forward
It may have been a defining moment last Saturday when Lower Russian River and Sonoma Coast Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) members all raised their arms in the “circle of joy” yoga position.
Fire officials prepare for an active season
Healdsburg fire chief and fire marshal talk fire preparedness
Healdsburg Shops Close for ‘Day Without Immigrants’
Right in the middle of the storm on Monday, a national day of action against President Donald Trump’s calls to round up and deport undocumented immigrants was felt here in Healdsburg, where at least two businesses closed their doors for “A Day Without Immigrants.” Lola’s Market...
Burn permits required starting May 1
CalFire is once again requiring burn permits for any outdoor open burning in local state responsibility areas. Burn permits are available to residents in Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa counties and are required beginning May 1.
California keeps millions in child support while parents drown in debt
Half of Stacy Estes’ pay disappears every month before it hits his bank account. Each check is about $500 lighter than it should be, intercepted in the name of child support — which he wouldn’t have a problem with, if it were going to his kids.
Drought persists as warmer, high pressure dry spell moves in
Despite the recent rain systems that have passed through, Sonoma County is still experiencing a severe drought and with a high-pressure stream and higher temps expected for early next week, there isn’t much rain in sight for the coming weeks.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
